Mechanical National Account Manager

Volkswagen Group UK Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group in Milton Keynes is seeking a National Mechanical Account Manager to oversee key accounts and drive growth. You will manage relationships with major clients and identify new opportunities in a competitive market. Success in this role requires excellent performance management skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to analyze financial data. Along with a competitive salary, the company offers additional benefits including car schemes, a discretionary bonus, and comprehensive healthcare support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car schemes

Discretionary bonus

Enhanced pension contributions

Private healthcare

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life insurance

Health & wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing operational performance.
• Ability to build and develop strong customer relationships.
• Skilled in stimulating change for growth and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage key National Mechanical Accounts.
• Negotiate and maintain growth in profit and turnover.
• Stay updated on market developments.

Skills

Operational performance management

Customer relationship management

Financial data analysis

Change management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

About The Role

One Aftersales are recruiting for a National Mechanical Account Manager on a full permanent basis in the TPS team. This is a field based role and will report into the National Performance Manager.

What you will be doing

• You will be responsible for the identification, negotiation and on-going relationship management of the allocated key National Mechanical Accounts to deliver growth in line with TPS turnover and profit plan. These accounts range from National Fast Fit chains to large Volkswagen Group independent specialists.
• A key element of this role will be seeking out new opportunities in established accounts in direct competition with the independent motor factors in the UK Aftermarket.
• You are also required to keep abreast of market developments to enable Volkswagen Group to maintain its strong position in the National Account sales channel.

Skills & experience you can bring to the role

• Track record of consistently managing operational performance and achieving great results.
• Ability to build, maintain and develop excellent customer relationships.
• Skilled in stimulating change in businesses (mind-sets and processes) to deliver growth and sustainability ·
• Comfortable analysing detailed statistical, numerical and financial data.
• Great communicator who is well organised and able to prioritise.
• Eager to learn in a fast paced sales environment.
• A team player who will be able to leverage the skills of the TPS team and wider Volkswagen Group to drive profitable sales growth.

What can we offer you?

Along with a competitive salary, car schemes (including cars for family members), discretionary bonus, enhanced pension contributions, private healthcare, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, 4 x life insurance & health & wellbeing support, we also offer a wide range of flexible benefits to suit you and your lifestyle.

One Aftersales

As the largest function within Volkswagen Group UK, One Aftersales is driving the future of customer experience across five leading brands: Volkswagen, SEAT, Škoda, CUPRA, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. In partnership with over 500 Retailer Partners, we combine smart processes, cutting‑edge technology, and data‑driven insights to deliver exceptional aftersales solutions. This is a fast‑paced, collaborative environment where you’ll work across all areas of the business, contributing to projects that shape the automotive industry. We value initiative and ambition—and we reward it with real opportunities for growth, development, and career progression.

About The Company

We’re driven by difference. With six big brands under one roof – each with its own history, designs and innovations – we’ve created some of the world’s most iconic vehicles, from luxury sports cars to family camper vans. Here, you’ll discover opportunities, explore ideas and tackle challenges that you won’t find anywhere else.

It takes a range of teams to make the Group successful. We all share the same aim: to deliver sustainable mobility for generations to come, while keeping the customer and their changing demands at the heart of everything we do.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join our industry as it undergoes the biggest transformation for over 100 years. With digitalisation, electrification and driverless mobility all coming to the market, we’re actively looking for people with new skills, knowledge, and outlooks. A brave new world demands brave, new, diverse people; so whatever your background, we would love to hear from you. We know that different perspectives and thought processes are vital as our industry goes through an exciting period of change.

To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage the application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.